Question
Is it normal for an infant’s stool to be abnormally thin and sticky?
Answer
You should first have your child’s stool tested to determine whether it is due to infection or non-infection (such as indigestion) reasons leading to increased stool frequency with mucus. (A reminder: if testing stool, the sample should be sent for testing within one hour, and the stool sample should not be taken from a diaper. Also, the container holding the sample must be clean.) Targeted treatment based on different causes can lead to relief.